B.Des Interaction Design

The B.Des in Interaction Design program prepares students to design digital products, interfaces, systems and experiences such as mobile apps, websites, platforms, services and emerging technologies. Students learn how humans think, behave and interact with technology, and how to design solutions that are intuitive, usable, ethical and impactful.

• The program builds a strong foundation in design thinking and human-centred design through studio-based learning with hands-on projects every semester.
• Students develop core capability across UX, UI, Interaction and Service Design, supported by training in Usability Engineering and User Research.
• Learners gain exposure to Design Systems and how to design scalable digital products using industry-aligned tools and workflows.
• The curriculum introduces AR/VR, immersive and tangible interfaces for future-facing experience design.
• Portfolio-driven learning is supported through a Capstone Project and a full-semester Professional Internship.
• The program includes an emphasis on ethics, sustainability and social impact.

Interaction Design is one of the fastest-growing design fields globally, with demand spanning startups, enterprises, and global technology companies. Students are prepared for domains such as UX/UI for web and mobile platforms, Service & System Design (including healthcare, fintech, and education), Design Systems for enterprise-scale products, AR/VR and immersive experience design, and AI-assisted, data-driven interfaces including human–computer interaction for emerging technologies.

Students can access opportunities across technology and product companies, design and UX studios, IT services, and sectors such as healthcare, fintech, edtech, gaming, media, and e-commerce.

Job roles include:

• Interaction Designer
• UX Designer
• UI Designer
• Service Designer
• Usability Analyst
• UX Researcher
• Experience Designer
• Digital Product Designer
• Design Consultant
• Entrepreneur / Startup Founder

Graduates can explore opportunities with organisations such as Microsoft, IBM, Accenture, KPMG, Infosys, Capgemini, Google, Meta (Facebook), LinkedIn, and TCS.

Indicatively, placements have reported an average CTC of ₹6.48 LPA and a highest CTC of ₹15.17 LPA, supported by the program’s industry internships and portfolio-led outcomes.

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Curriculum 2023-2027

The minimum eligibility criteria for B.Des Interaction Design to be fulfilled by interested students is as follows: Minimum 50% marks in class X and XII (any stream).

The process of selection criteria for students interested in pursuing B.Des Interaction Design offered by UPES is based on the individual's performance in the National Level Exams (NID/NIFT/UCEED/JEE-Mains)/ UPESDAT/ Board Merit/ CUET followed by Portfolio Presentation & Interview Round.

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